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Automation Testing Course in HyderabadAutomation QA: Selenium, Playwright, API and CI/CD

Selenium, Playwright, API testing, CI/CD and AI-powered test automation. A structured, hands-on program from CareerBridge Consultancy, Hyderabad.

DurationApprox. 14 Weeks
LevelBasics to Advanced
Projects4 Practical Projects
FocusSelenium + Playwright + AI
Course Overview

About the Automation QA course

The Automation QA programme takes you from software testing basics to building advanced automation frameworks with Selenium and Playwright. You will learn programming for testers, API testing, CI/CD integration and how to use AI to write, maintain and debug automated tests faster.

What you will learn

  • Software Testing Fundamentals
  • Programming Foundations for Testers
  • Git, GitHub and Maven
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Test Frameworks: TestNG, POM and BDD
  • Playwright Automation
  • API Testing
  • Database and SQL for Testers
  • CI/CD and DevOps for QA
  • Performance and Mobile Testing Overview
  • AI for Automation Testing
  • Interview and Career Preparation

Who is this course for?

  • Fresh graduates who want to start a career in software testing and automation
  • Manual testers who want to move into automation
  • Developers and support engineers moving into QA
  • Career switchers and professionals returning after a break

Prerequisites

  • No prior testing or coding experience required
  • Basic computer knowledge and logical thinking
  • Willingness to practise coding every day
Outcomes

What you will achieve

  • Understand testing fundamentals, SDLC, STLC and Agile testing
  • Write test cases and apply test design techniques
  • Learn programming essentials needed for automation
  • Build robust UI automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver
  • Build modern end-to-end tests with Playwright
  • Automate and validate REST APIs
  • Run automation in CI/CD pipelines with Git, Jenkins and GitHub Actions
  • Use AI to generate tests, debug failures and speed up framework development

Tools and technologies covered

  • Java
  • TypeScript / JavaScript
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Playwright
  • TestNG / Cucumber
  • Maven
  • Git / GitHub
  • Postman / REST Assured
  • Jenkins / GitHub Actions
  • JIRA
  • IntelliJ / Eclipse / VS Code
  • AI coding assistants

Career opportunities

  • Automation Test Engineer
  • QA Automation Engineer
  • SDET (entry level)
  • Software Test Engineer
  • Test Automation Consultant
  • API Test Engineer
  • QA Analyst

Career outcomes depend on many factors and are not guaranteed.

Syllabus

Automation QA course syllabus

A structured, hands-on curriculum from fundamentals to advanced topics. Every module includes practical exercises, assignments and mentor support.

Module 1Software Testing Fundamentals
  • SDLC and STLC
  • Testing principles and levels of testing
  • Functional vs non-functional testing
  • Test design techniques: BVA, equivalence partitioning, decision tables
  • Writing test scenarios and test cases
  • Defect life cycle and bug reporting
  • Agile testing and Scrum for QA
  • Test management with JIRA
Module 2Programming Foundations for Testers
  • Java: variables, data types, operators
  • Conditions, loops and arrays
  • OOP: classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, encapsulation
  • Collections, exception handling, file handling
  • Strings and common utilities
  • TypeScript / JavaScript basics for Playwright
  • IDE setup: IntelliJ / Eclipse / VS Code
  • Hands-on coding practice
Module 3Git, GitHub and Maven
  • Version control concepts
  • Git commands: clone, commit, branch, merge, pull request
  • Working with GitHub repositories
  • Maven project structure and dependencies
  • Build lifecycle and pom.xml
  • Collaboration workflows in QA teams
Module 4Selenium WebDriver
  • Selenium architecture and WebDriver setup
  • Locators: ID, name, CSS, XPath (axes and dynamic XPath)
  • Handling alerts, frames, windows and tabs
  • Waits: implicit, explicit, fluent
  • Actions class, mouse and keyboard events
  • Dropdowns, checkboxes, tables, calendars, file upload
  • Screenshots, JavaScript executor, cookies
  • Selenium 4 features: relative locators, DevTools, Grid
Module 5Test Frameworks: TestNG, POM and BDD
  • TestNG annotations, groups, priorities, listeners
  • Assertions and soft assertions
  • Page Object Model and Page Factory
  • Data-driven testing with Excel, JSON and DataProvider
  • BDD with Cucumber and Gherkin
  • Reporting: Extent Reports and Allure
  • Logging with Log4j
  • Parallel execution and cross-browser testing
Module 6Playwright Automation
  • Playwright setup and architecture
  • Locators and auto-waiting
  • Web-first assertions and test runner
  • Fixtures, hooks and test annotations
  • Page Object Model in Playwright
  • Handling frames, tabs, downloads, uploads and dialogs
  • Network interception and API mocking
  • Trace viewer, video, screenshots and debugging
  • Parallel execution, projects and cross-browser runs
  • Visual comparison and reporting
Module 7API Testing
  • REST concepts, HTTP methods, status codes
  • JSON and XML basics
  • Postman: collections, variables, scripts, environments
  • Authentication: Basic, Token, OAuth overview
  • REST Assured with Java
  • API testing with Playwright
  • Schema and response validation
  • Chaining requests and end-to-end API flows
Module 8Database and SQL for Testers
  • SQL basics: SELECT, WHERE, JOIN, GROUP BY
  • Validating data in the database after UI/API actions
  • Test data preparation with SQL
  • JDBC basics for automation
Module 9CI/CD and DevOps for QA
  • CI/CD concepts and pipelines
  • Jenkins: jobs, pipelines and scheduling
  • GitHub Actions workflows for test automation
  • Publishing reports from pipelines
  • Docker basics for test environments
  • Running tests on cloud grids (BrowserStack / LambdaTest overview)
Module 10Performance and Mobile Testing Overview
  • Performance testing concepts and JMeter basics
  • Appium overview for mobile automation
  • Accessibility testing basics
  • Choosing the right tool for the job
Module 11AI for Automation Testing
  • Prompt engineering for QA engineers
  • Generating test cases and test data with AI
  • AI-assisted script writing for Selenium and Playwright
  • Debugging failures and flaky tests with AI
  • Refactoring frameworks and code review using AI
  • AI-driven locator maintenance and self-healing concepts
  • AI-assisted browser testing tools overview
  • Validating AI-generated code and protecting confidential data
Module 12Interview and Career Preparation
  • Automation QA resume and LinkedIn profile
  • Manual and automation interview questions
  • Framework walk-through and project explanation
  • Live coding and scenario practice
  • Mock interviews and feedback
  • Job-search strategy and referrals
Practical Projects

Build a portfolio with 4 practical projects

You will build these industry-style projects during the course and showcase them in your portfolio and interviews.

Project 1

Selenium Framework for an E-commerce Website

Design a complete hybrid framework using Selenium, Java, TestNG and Page Object Model. Automate login, search, cart and checkout flows with data-driven tests.

Skills and tools
Selenium, Java, TestNG, Maven, Extent Reports
Deliverables
Working framework, execution reports, GitHub repository
Project 2

Playwright End-to-End Test Suite

Build a modern end-to-end test suite with Playwright covering UI flows, network mocking, cross-browser runs and trace-based debugging.

Skills and tools
Playwright, TypeScript, fixtures, trace viewer
Deliverables
End-to-end suite with HTML reports and CI-ready config
Project 3

REST API Automation

Automate CRUD and authentication scenarios for a REST service using Postman and REST Assured, with schema validation and chained requests.

Skills and tools
Postman, REST Assured, JSON, SQL validation
Deliverables
API collection, automated test suite, reports
Project 4

Capstone: CI/CD Pipeline with AI-Assisted Automation

Integrate UI and API tests into a Jenkins / GitHub Actions pipeline. Use AI to generate test cases, speed up scripting and triage failures.

Skills and tools
Git, Jenkins / GitHub Actions, AI assistants
Deliverables
Automated pipeline and documented AI-assisted workflow
Mentorship

One-to-One Mentorship, Projects and Placement Support

Designed around career outcomes, not just theory. This support is part of the Automation QA course.

One-to-One Mentorship

Guidance from experienced mentors throughout the programme.

  • Doubt clearing and learning guidance
  • Project reviews
  • Career planning
  • Interview preparation

Practical Projects

Hands-on, industry-style projects in every course, so you finish with a portfolio you can show to employers and discuss confidently in interviews.

  • Four practical projects per IT course
  • Built step by step with mentor support
  • Presented as part of your portfolio

Placement Support

  • Resume and LinkedIn profile review tailored to the role
  • Interview question banks, scenario practice and mock interviews with feedback
  • Portfolio and project presentation guidance
  • Guidance on job openings, application strategy and referrals
  • Ongoing mentor guidance until you are interview ready

Placement support is guidance and assistance. Job offers depend on the candidate's performance, market conditions and employer decisions and are not guaranteed. Contact us for the current mentorship schedule.

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FAQ

Automation QA course FAQ

Common questions about the Automation QA course in Hyderabad.

I have no coding background. Can I still learn automation?

Yes. The course starts with programming basics and progresses step by step, with plenty of hands-on practice and mentor support.

Do I need to know manual testing first?

Manual testing fundamentals are included in the first module, so beginners can start from scratch.

Why learn both Selenium and Playwright?

Selenium is still widely used in existing enterprise projects, while Playwright is rapidly being adopted for modern applications. Knowing both makes you more employable.

Which programming language is used?

Java is used for Selenium, TestNG and REST Assured. TypeScript / JavaScript basics are covered for Playwright.

How is AI used in automation testing?

AI helps generate test cases and test data, write and refactor scripts, debug flaky tests and improve productivity. You will also learn to verify all AI-generated code before using it.

Will AI replace automation testers?

AI speeds up repetitive work but testers are still needed for test strategy, framework design and quality judgement. Testers who combine automation skills with AI are in a strong position.

Who can join this course?

Fresh graduates, working professionals, career switchers and anyone returning after a career break can join. No prior experience in this field is required unless stated in the prerequisites.

Is the AI content in the course useful for beginners?

Yes. AI is taught as a practical productivity tool, starting from simple prompting and building to real testing workflows. You will also learn how to verify AI output and protect confidential data.

What does placement support include?

We help with resume and LinkedIn preparation, mock interviews, interview question banks, portfolio guidance and job-search strategy. Placement support is assistance and guidance; we do not promise or guarantee a job offer.

How does the mentorship work?

You get access to experienced mentors who review your project work, clear doubts and help you plan your next career steps. Contact us for the current mentorship schedule.

Will I work on real projects?

Yes. Every course includes practical, industry-style projects. You will build them step by step and present them as part of your portfolio.

What are the batch timings, mode of training and fees?

These can vary by batch. Please message us on WhatsApp or email us and our team will share the latest schedule, mode of delivery and fee details.

Can I attend a demo session before enrolling?

Please contact our team to ask about upcoming demo or orientation sessions.

Will I receive a certificate?

Please contact our team for current certification details.

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